Introduction

Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to take the professional Nurse Aide test. This handbook is designed for candidates who want to be listed on the Nevada Nurse Aide Registry. It tells you how to apply for and take the National Nurse Aide Examination.

This handbook will answer many of your questions about the test. Take the time to read it and keep it so you can refer to it whenever you have a question about the test.

Exam Overview

You will be allowed to choose between a Written or Oral Examination. The two parts of the NNAAP Examination process, the Written (or Oral) Examination and the Skills. You must pass both parts to be certified and listed on the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry.

The Written Examination consists of seventy (70) multiple choice questions written in English. Sample examination questions are provided in this handbook. An Oral Examination may be taken in place of the Written Examination if you have difficulty reading English. The Oral Examination consists of sixty (60) multiple-choice questions and ten (10) reading comprehension questions. If you want to take the Oral Examination, you must request it when you submit your application.

During the Skills Evaluation, you will be asked to perform five (5) randomly selected nurse aide skills. You will be given thirty (30) minutes to complete the five (5) skills. You will be rated on these skills by a Nurse Aide Evaluator. You must perform all five (5) skills correctly to pass the Skills Evaluation. 

See Written (or Oral) Exam and Skills Evaluation for more details on the parts of the NNAAP Examination.

Assessment Program
National Nurse AIDE Assessment Program (NNAAP®)

The National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®) was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., The NNAAP® Examination is an evaluation of Nurse Aide-related knowledge, skills and abilities. Its purpose is to determine if you understand and can safely perform the job of an entry-level Nurse Aide.